Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and prepare programs
Plan and prepare programs
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPPM301A
CUFPPM301A
State Code
D1166
D1166
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/12/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
05/12/2008
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare material for television or radio programs.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Plan program content
- 1. Identify items to include in programs in line with program profile and in consultation with team members
- 2. Focus on perspective of audience when deciding on format of program content
- 3. Identify information sources for program content
- 4. Set deadlines for preparation of material in consultation with team members
- 5. Identify back-up items to cover unforeseen shortfalls in content
- 6. Identify material that could result in a breach of laws or regulations and resolve issues in consultation with relevant personnel
- 7. Book production facilities and equipment required to prepare program content
Assemble program items
- 8. Write draft content as required observing the conventions of writing broadcast copy
- 9. Seek feedback on draft copy from relevant personnel and revise accordingly
- 10. Determine a sequence for program items with the aim of maximising audience attention span
- 11. Use running sheets to document timing of all items within the total time allocated to programs
- 12. Collect items from other team members as required
- 13. Submit all presentation material and completed documentation to relevant personnel by agreed deadlines
Contribute to evaluation of programs
- 14. Participate in debriefing sessions about the effectiveness of programs
- 15. Note areas for improvement in own area of responsibility and take action accordingly
- 16. Note ideas for future program content and follow up as required
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Items may include:
archival material
comedy segments
commercials
community announcements
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
live crosses
music
news
sponsorship announcements
sports programs
telephone calls
traffic reports
weather reports.
Elements of a program profile may include:
duration
style of program
target audience
time of broadcast.
Aspects to consider in relation to format may include:
level of language used to present information
mix of content in terms of:
story angles
emotional appeal of content
objective or subjective presentation of information
opinions aired by presenters, guests and interviewees
music
talk
personalities
forward promotion of items
packaging of information, e.g. in manageable 'chunks'.
tone of presentation.
Information sources may include:
broadcast news and current affairs
colleagues
community organisations
government departments
industry professional associations
internet
literature
manufacturers
people involved in events
personal observations and experience
print media
reference material in libraries, museums and galleries.
Laws or regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
obscenity
privacy legislation
racial vilification.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
directors
editorial staff
legal advisers
producers
production managers
program managers
reporters
station managers
supervisors
technical staff
volunteers' coordinators
writers.
Content to be written may include:
basic interview questions
copy to forward promote items
intros and outros
links.
Conventions of writing broadcast copy may include:
active voice
brevity
conversational style:
use of first and second person
contracted verb forms, e.g. didn't, you've, etc.
repetition or summary of key message
short sentences
visual writing.
Presentation material may include:
giveaways
music CDs
recorded material
scripted items.
Documentation may include:
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) log sheets
cue sheets, including intro and outro cues, and duration
release forms
running sheets.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Items may include:
archival material
comedy segments
commercials
community announcements
drama segments
front and back announcements
interviews
live crosses
music
news
sponsorship announcements
sports programs
telephone calls
traffic reports
weather reports.
Elements of a program profile may include:
duration
style of program
target audience
time of broadcast.
Aspects to consider in relation to format may include:
level of language used to present information
mix of content in terms of:
story angles
emotional appeal of content
objective or subjective presentation of information
opinions aired by presenters, guests and interviewees
music
talk
personalities
forward promotion of items
packaging of information, e.g. in manageable 'chunks'.
tone of presentation.
Information sources may include:
broadcast news and current affairs
colleagues
community organisations
government departments
industry professional associations
internet
literature
manufacturers
people involved in events
personal observations and experience
print media
reference material in libraries, museums and galleries.
Laws or regulations may include:
broadcasting codes of practice
contempt of court
copyright
defamation
obscenity
privacy legislation
racial vilification.
Relevant personnel may include:
broadcasters
directors
editorial staff
legal advisers
producers
production managers
program managers
reporters
station managers
supervisors
technical staff
volunteers' coordinators
writers.
Content to be written may include:
basic interview questions
copy to forward promote items
intros and outros
links.
Conventions of writing broadcast copy may include:
active voice
brevity
conversational style:
use of first and second person
contracted verb forms, e.g. didn't, you've, etc.
repetition or summary of key message
short sentences
visual writing.
Presentation material may include:
giveaways
music CDs
recorded material
scripted items.
Documentation may include:
Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) log sheets
cue sheets, including intro and outro cues, and duration
release forms
running sheets.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
efficient preparation of program content within given parameters on a regular basis
collaborative approach to work
ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to production situations that require the preparation of program content
access to current information about, and persons able to advise on, laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of program outlines and running sheets prepared by the candidate in response to a range of briefs
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication
CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
efficient preparation of program content within given parameters on a regular basis
collaborative approach to work
ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to production situations that require the preparation of program content
access to current information about, and persons able to advise on, laws and regulations that apply to broadcasting
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of program outlines and running sheets prepared by the candidate in response to a range of briefs
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFRES201A Collect and organise content for broadcast or publication
CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast
CUFWRT301A Write content for a range of media.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH54 | CUAPPM302 | Plan and prepare program content | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D192 | CUF30107 | Certificate III in Media | Qualification |
| D195 | CUF40107 | Certificate IV in Screen and Media | Qualification |